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Thursday, 6 June 2013

In keeping with the country’s need to
revitalize youth involvement in Agriculture to enhance food security for the
future, The National Youth in Agriculture (NYIA) Committee was established in
1990 and merged with RADA’s School Agricultural Programme in 1998; to make
plans and implement various activities for youth involvement in agriculture.
The thrust of the programme is to encourage the involvement of young persons in
the study and subsequent practice of Agriculture and to see Agriculture as a
viable career choice.

Since May 1, 2008, the Jamaica 4-H
Clubs has been entrusted with the mandate to spearhead this programme.

Through educational activities,
competitive events and School Garden Programmes, this joint initiative seeks to
achieve its intended goal.

Age Group Categories

Category
1 (Ages 9 –12 years)

Category
2 (Ages
13-17 years)

Category
3 Tertiary, Vocational,
Post Secondary, Community Clubs

Prizes

Prize
money will be awarded to each member of the winning team, with additional prize
money for the runners up. The winning team will also be awarded a Trophy.

Prizes (same for all competitions
except where otherwise stated):

1st prize: $3,200 and a trophy

2nd prize: $2,200 and a certificate

3rd prize: $1,500 and a certificate

Please note that participants are only to enter ONE
Competitive event on the day. EXCEPT FOR ESSAY which is prejudged

YOUTH IN
AGRICULTURE AWARD

Each year
scholarships covering tuition, and accommodation are offered for students to
pursue studies in Agriculture & Environment at The College of Agriculture,
Science and Education, University of Technology & University of the West
Indies.Also Bursaries to:
Sydney Pagan & Knockalva Agricultural Schools

Requirements

·Applicants must enter (and be placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd)
essay or poster competitions and one other youth in agriculture 2013
competitive events. Entrants in the JAS Farm Queen Competition are also be
eligible.

·Applicants must be accepted for admission to the 2013/2014
academic year at the relevant intuition.

·Applicants must satisfy an interview conducted by the
National Youth in Agriculture Committee.

Application Forms - may be collected at any 4-H Offices

CHAMPION
SCHOOL/CLUB AWARD

Category: Open

Criteria: The
School/Club/group with the most winners in the various competitions.

a) The teacher must
be actively involved in the preparation of participants for the National Youth
in Agriculture Programme.

b) Motivate at least twenty students to enter
the competition and to participate on the day of the show.

c) Achieve the most winning entries.

Prizes:

1st prize: Education Grant and a trophy

2nd prize: Education Grant and a certificate

EVENT- SCHOOL GARDEN COMPETITION

Category: Open

Criteria: gardens will be judged generally on
the efficient use of land, modern farming techniques; environmental impact,
cultural practices, skills management of farm, field sanitation and record
keeping.

Prizes will be awarded by sponsors
FAO/MOAF at World Food Day celebration in October 2013 EVENT- CIRCUMPOSING OF PLANTS

CATEGORY-
two

OBJECTIVES

1. To develop in
our youth a skill that can be employed throughout life

2. To develop an appreciation for the
preservation of the plant species

3. To develop a cadre of plant propagators

GUIDELINES

a.Competitors
will be provided with plants

b.Competitors
are required to take the following:

-Budding
knife or appropriate knife

-Secateur (Roll Cut)

-Plastic
bags (preferably transparent)

-Saw
dust, coir dust

-Cord
or tape

c.SHARING
OF TOOLS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED

d.Competitors
will be questioned on the procedures as well as general information on
Circumposing

e.Competitors
will be required to demonstrate the Circumposing process on the plant

f.Competitors
should exhibit knowledge of plant propagation terms and other methods of
vegetative propagation

g.Competitors
should be able to tell the advantages and/or disadvantages (if any) of this
method of plant propagation

EVENT
– RABBIT CARE & MANAGEMENT

CATEGORY
– One

OBJECTIVES

1.To
promote a worthwhile leisure activity for youth

2.To
promote the growth and development of the rabbit industry

3.To
present rabbit rearing as a viable enterprise

GUIDELINES

a. Competitors should know the different
breeds and types of rabbits.

b. Competitors should be able to label the
external body parts.

c. Competitors should be knowledgeable
about:

-Nutrition

--Diseases

-Housing

-Breeding

-Record
Keeping

d. Competitors should be able to identify
suitable stock.

e. Economic uses

Meat

(Craft, Leather, other)

EVENT-
BUDDING

CATEGORY
-two

OBJECTIVES

1.To
increase the fruit tree population

2.To
develop a cadre of budding and grafting experts

3.To
develop an appreciation for the preservation of plant species

GUIDELINES

Competitors will be provided
with stock plant, bud wood and budding tape

Competitors are required to
take the following:

-Budding
or appropriate knife

-Secuteur
(Roll Cut) or Pruning shear

Sharing of tools will not be allowed

Competitors will be
questioned on the different procedures as well as general information on
Budding

Competitors will be required
to demonstrate at least one Budding Technique

Competitors should exhibit
knowledge of plant propagation terms and other methods of vegetable
propagation.

Competitors should be aware
of the benefits to agricultural development, orchard development,
standardization and economic attributes

EVENT-
GOAT CARE AND MANAGEMENT

CATEGORY
- two

OBJECTIVES

To promote the further
growth and development of the goat industry

To promote the byproducts of
goats

To present goat rearing as a
viable enterprise

GUIDELINES

a.Competitors
should know the different breeds and types of goats

b.Competitors
should be able to label the external body parts of the animal

c.Competitors
should be able to identify suitable stocks

d.Economic
uses of goats:

-Milk

-Meat

-Skin
(leather, craft)

e.Competitors
should be knowledgeable of the diseases affecting goats

f.Competitors
should be knowledgeable of different feeds

g.Competitors
should be knowledgeable about housing, record-keeping etc.

EVENT-
CATTLE JUDGING- (BEEF)

CATEGORY-
OPEN

OBJECTIVES

1.To promote the importance of
cattle rearing to the agricultural sector

b.Competitors should be able to
label the different body parts of beef animals

c.Competitors should be knowledgeable
about the qualities of good beef-type cattle

d.Participants will be required to
grade animals based on desirable characteristics

e.Participants should know:

-Different breeds and features

-Cattle husbandry

-Methods of rearing

-Pest and diseases that affect
cattle

f. Economic Uses

- Meat

-
Leather

EVENT: SEEDBED
PREPARATION

CATEGORY:
ONE

Objectives:

To
educate youth on the importance of Seed Beds

To
enhance skills in the preparation of seed beds

To
highlight appropriate tools used in seed bed preparation

Guidelines:

Competitors
must take tools to demonstrate skill and knowledge in seedbed preparation.

Sharing
of tools will not be allowed

Competitors
will answer questions in the following areas

Suitable soil used for seedbed preparation

Advantages of seed beds

Types of seedbed

Dimension for seed bed

Tools used in seedbed preparation

Competitors
will be required to demonstrate the preparation of a seed bed

EVENT:
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

CATEGORY : 1, 2 & 3

OBJECTIVES

To
encourage participants to learn the art of public speaking

To
encourage youth to express themselves publicly

To
stimulate the art of preparation for public presentation

GUIDELINES
FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE COMPETITION

a.A
school or group can enter one (1) team three comprising (3) persons

b.Each
team of should speak for no more than 10 minutes in total. The 10 minutes can
be broken down as follows:

a.Chairman
- 3 minutes

b.Keynote
Speaker - 5 minutes

c.Mover
of Vote of Thanks - 2 minutes

d.The
Chairman will lead the proceedings and will be required to do opening and
introduction of the speaker and also introduction of the Mover of vote of
thanks within the allotted 3 minutes. The Keynote speaker can be more but not
less than 5 minutes. It means therefore that team members must keep track of
the time to adjust to completing the presentation within the allotted 10
minutes for the team. NB. One point will
be deducted for every minute over the allotted 10 minutes.

Round 2: Each team is questioned for three
minutes. (One minute alternately). Teams will answer as many questions as
possible in the time allotted.

Round 3: 10 minutes free-for-all section.
First team to press the buzzer will be selected to answer the questions if
teams answer correctly they will receive two points. However, two points will
be deducted for an incorrect answer or if the team fails to respond within
fifteen seconds of being identified. This competition will be staged at
Denbigh on August 05, 2013

EVENT – SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT

CATEGORY
– OPEN

OBJECTIVES

To educate youth on proper
solid waste systems.

To encourage youth to keep
their surroundings clean.

To highlight the hazards of
improper solid waste management.

RULES:
- Participants must bring evidence of their participation in a Solid Waste
Management Project.

·Competitors
will answer questions in the following areas as related to solid waste

Competitors
must provide evidence of their participation in soil Conservation
Project/activity. Competitor must have record of project and a 30” x 36”
model

Competitors
will answer questions in the following areas as related to Soil
Conservation

Hazards

Benefits/importance

Methods

Competitors
must suggest ways to improve Soil Conservation in their surroundings/communities

EVENT: PACKED LUNCH BOX IDEA

This competition
aims to encourage the preparation of healthy lunch and snack for school
children. It focuses on the use of fresh local produce to prepare and present
economical food items. Participants are
expected to present a packed lunch box which can be prepared from home for a
child to take to school. The presentation should include snack item(s) for
break period as well as lunch.

Guidelines

1.Indigenous
foods from your parish should be used to create the food items. The lunch box
should contain but not be limited to:

·Protein
– animal or plant source

·Staple/Starch

·Vegetables

·Fruit

·Cold
Non-Alcoholic Beverage and water

2.The
food items should be appropriately packaged to preserve food quality and
nutrient content and be visually appealing.

3.Keep
extra salty and sugary dishes to a minimum.

4.Items
must be properly labeled with clear instructions for use where necessary.